Lyme Connection

Lyme Connection We provide education, prevention, support and advocacy related to the increasing problem of tick-borne diseases in our community.

The Ridgefield Lyme Disease Task Force was established in May 2003 in response to growing concern about tick-borne diseases in our community. That year, Ridgefield reported 95 Lyme disease cases according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The only town to exceed that number was our neighbor Danbury, reporting 109 cases. Also of concern were the numbers released by the Connecticut Agr

iculture Experiment Station showing a steady rise annually in the number of black-legged or “deer” ticks infected with Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Since its inception, the task force has sought to educate the community through seminars, newspaper articles, public speaking engagements and literature distribution at town events. The task force is always open to new opportunities for educating our citizens about Lyme disease prevention, reducing the number of ticks in town and private spaces and supporting individuals who are presently afflicted with a tick-borne illness.

05/29/2026



Town of Ridgefield, CTRidgefield High School
05/29/2026

Town of Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield High School

One week left!Join us on May 28th and hear about tick-borne diseases and the current state of affairs. Q&A will follow. ...
05/21/2026

One week left!

Join us on May 28th and hear about tick-borne diseases and the current state of affairs. Q&A will follow. Don't forget to register by scanning the QR code.
Town of Ridgefield, CTRidgefield Library
Ridgefield Neighbors and Newcomers
Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce
Ridgefield Patch

05/21/2026

Lyme Awareness Month exists for a reason, and these are some of the numbers behind it.

They point to just how far-reaching tick-borne disease is.

Multiple pathogens, multiple systems, hundreds of thousands of people.

Spending the weekend outdoors? Don’t forget to check yourself and your pet.
05/16/2026

Spending the weekend outdoors? Don’t forget to check yourself and your pet.

05/04/2026

More for Lyme+ Awareness Month…

May is Lyme Awareness month. Unfortunately, Lyme is just one of the things we have to worry about with tick bites. Tick-...
05/01/2026

May is Lyme Awareness month.

Unfortunately, Lyme is just one of the things we have to worry about with tick bites. Tick-borne illness can be devastating which is why prevention is key. Take a moment to read and share!

Please join us for an important discussion on the complexities of Tick-borne disease, from diagnostic hurdles to medical...
04/26/2026

Please join us for an important discussion on the complexities of Tick-borne disease, from diagnostic hurdles to medical denial and the links of these diseases to serious neuropsychiatric conditions. Q&A will follow.

The event is free. Please scan the QR code to register.

Don’t forget to spread the word!

04/25/2026

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66 Prospect Street, Town Hall Annex
Ridgefield, CT
06877

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+12034312745

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